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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,455.20, 1,107,531.60 and 205,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,455.20, 1,107,531.60 and 205,842.40 is: 308,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,455.20 : 1,107,531.60 = 205,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,455.20/1,107,531.60 = 205,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,455.20x = 1,107,531.60 × 205,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,455.20x = 227,976,962,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,976,962,619.84/738,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,721.45

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